Right person, wrong time

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Alex's POV

"Why did you do that?" I ask.

"Because you're too damn stubborn to admit you need and want him here. If you didn't, you would've tried harder to stop him," Sam says.

I sigh, "Okay, you're right."

Colby comes back, Nate beside him. Colby enters but Nate hovers in the doorway.

"Nate," I say, reaching out for him, my voice breaking.

He's by my side in an instant, holding my hand tightly.

"I'm here, Alex. I'm not going anywhere."

"I don't-t hate you. I love you," I stutter, tears starting to fall.

He wipes my tears with his free hand. "Shh, love I know. I love you too."

"Don't leave," I say, tears still falling.

"I'm not going anywhere. Never again," he says.

I sit up slowly and pull him in for a kiss. He kisses me back and everything feels right again. We break apart and I look over to see that Sam and Colby have left. More than likely to give us privacy. 

"You really scared me, Alex." 

"I know, I'm sorry," he says.  

"I wish I had known. I would've been by your side instantly if I knew you were hurting this badly," he says. 

"You're here now," I say. 

"And I'm never walking away again. I love you so damn much," he says. 

"I love you too. Now kiss me again," I say. 

He does, lightly but I pull him closer and deepen the kiss. He pulls away quickly. 

"Nate?" I ask, worried. 

"I don't want to hurt you. I mean you're in a hospital bed," he says. 

"But I want to kiss you." 

He pecks my lips. I pout and he chuckles. 

"When you're out of the hospital," he says. 

"Fine," I say, pouting again. 

He chuckles and kisses me long and slowly, making me feel like I'm on fire. I try to pull him closer so he's laying more on top of me but he pulls away. 

"Nice try," he says, kissing my forehead. 

Then he sits next to me again, holding my hand, and lacing his fingers through mine. 

"Can't blame me for trying," I say, chuckling.